Mallory O'Bier

@shannon Okay, I’m back.

First of all, I really like what everyone’s said so far.

I’ve never heard anyone else articulate the way I develop characters, but I think we all do it without noticing it. My big focus, at least for step one, is to hone in on the feel of a character.

You know how when a person comes to mind you get this certain…[Read more]

@dragon-snapper Well, it isn’t easy. I try to write down story ideas whenever I get them so that when I’m done with one novel I can have a basic idea of what the next one’s going to be about.

But, obviously, you want a plot now. Well, I do have one suggestion. One of the best sources of inspiration for me is to read other novels. I don’t just…[Read more]

Also, what’s that gif from? XD

@dragon-snapper Good question. *thinks*

My problem is I actually have started a new story in a while. Like for NaNoWriMo, I just took an old idea from way-back-when and rewrote it.

The best advice I can give is always be looking for inspiration, in what you watch, read, listen to, say, do, etc. It can come from anywhere, even your dreams (trust me).

@overcomer I think there are two reasons to know your target audience.

First, so you don’t write the wrong book. For instance, if I know I want to write for seminal-Christians aged 30-45 who are in the military, that will keep me from writing a children’s fairy tale. Knowing your target audience also helps you maintain a core unity between all…[Read more]

@dekreel A pretty similar concept, actually. They take urban legends and put them to the test. For example, the great escape one I mentioned, a family made a hot air balloon to get from on side of the Berlin Wall to the other, all in secret, so they tested out how their design worked and stuff like that.

Thanks, @audrey-caylin!

@anyone-else-still-here  I’m signing off; I’ll still be around the Kingdom, but I’m taking a break from writing.

Nice to meet you, Audrey!

@daughteroftheking  I knew you’d like the Wingfeather Saga reference!! I’m dropping in other references to other books, too. 🙂

By the way, what does N.C. stand for?

@audrey-caylin Yeah, It’s exactly like that! Alright, I already have a lot of characters, so I think you’ll be a minor, if that okay. 🙂 Here’s a link:

A Keeper Adventure

@audrey-caylin  *inspiration gears turning* Man, you would’ve fitted in perfectly in my KPA (KeePer Adventure)! Maybe I could give you a cameo apparence…

@sam-kowal  See you later! 🙂

@audrey-caylin  Yeah, I’m glad to be not evil, but I must warn you that I’m a bit impulsive, so if I get too excited… let’s just say it might result in an inadvertent slash. Luckily I’ve learned to do most of my “raving” in private. Sometimes it does result in claw marks on the walls, though. 😛

*beams* You sound a bit like the Florid Sword…[Read more]

@audrey-caylin  Umm… That’s a long story! Basically I was born an evil monster. But somebody (I don’t know who) rescued me and took me out of the chasms. And then I just got less and less evil.

So yeah, I’m an ex-evil, Tarnaran, “Red Chasm beast,” as they call it. *shrug* 🙂

Bye, @dragon-snapper!  🙂

@everyone-here I’m out now guys! I accumulated a lot of ideas. Probably going to write a children’s book next. 😀

Hello, @audrey-caylin! I don’t think we’ve met yet… Nice to meet you! *shakes hands, trying not to dig claws into yours*

@perfectfifths  I didn’t know they have another show! What’s it about?